KʷU KʷLIWT L NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.
Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes:
- 3 Weeks' Vacation Pay (scheduled on school closure dates)
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employer Matched Pension Plan
- 15 Statutory Holidays
- Paid Winter Holiday Break
- Cultural Leave
- Discounted Silver Star lift passes
- Retention Bonuses after years of service
- 15 Paid Sick Days
- Paid Personal Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
**Pro-rated based on a ten (10) month work schedule**
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Start Date: September 2026 Deadline for applications: July 31, 2026
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
Email: [email protected]
Mail or drop off: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references
Ensuring the future through cultural, social and economic development
JOB SUMMARY
The Teacher will provide a variety of experiences that foster the child's aesthetic and artistic development, emotional, social, and cultural development, intellectual and physical development. It is important to value the contributions and needs of the parents and to work in partnership with them to provide a meaningful educational program.
REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Vice Principal.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with fellow teachers on Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Intervention Plans (IBPs), Safety Plans, attendance, report cards, and interim reports
- Curriculum development and delivery following BC Curricular Content and Competencies as set out by the Ministry of Education for BC
- Complete and adhere to yearly overviews submitted to school Vice Principal
- Manage time between grade specific instruction and class combined instruction
- Assist and team teach in other classes as well as with Language and Culture programming, as needed
- Identify ways to help and support student learning through intervention strategies
- Prepare and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBP's), maintain records and progress reports
- Continually assess student progress and make recommendations for program changes, ensuring IEP goals are met
- Ensure students work and corrections are complete and assist students in meeting deadlines; follow up on work missed due to absences
- Classroom supervision and management and supervise field trips and other supervision duties as required
- Develop and deliver unit plans inclusive of syilx/sqilxw knowledge and land-based learning when applicable and appropriate
- Implement a student-centered learning program which enhances the explicit programs our school delivers
- Implement positive discipline when required, conflict management of student incidents
- All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
- Perform other duties as required
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Complete student report cards and interim reports using school-wide format
- Complete formalized and standardized testing, including progress monitoring when applicable
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to develop Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and Safety Plans for students, and adhere to them
- Attend regular staff meetings and team-based meetings
- Must attend nsyilxcen language classes for school staff with a willingness to learn
- Attend all school-based Professional Development Days as directed
- Ensure attendance is taken daily and document daily notes
- Keep informed of current trends in the treatment of children with special needs
- Follow all guidelines as outlined in the Cultural Immersion School Handbooks
- Complete other required reports such as First Aid reports and Incident Reports, etc.
- Communicate regularly with parents to discuss student behaviours and progress in a timely manner, both challenges and growth
- Be ready, willing, and able to physically attend work during school closures (regular school day)
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures
- All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.
Education
- Bachelor of Education, or equivalent
- Valid BC teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
- Valid BC driver's license, class 5 and reliable vehicle
Experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach at an elementary level
- Ability to teach split classes and team teach all classes within the school (grades K4-G7)
- Experience working with First Nations preferred
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)
- Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community
- Demonstrate knowledge of the content being taught
- Plan for meaningful instruction, using BC curriculum content and competencies using a variety of instructional strategies
- Identify and use a variety of relevant learning resources
- Create a classroom environment conducive to student learning, and understanding of learner differences
- Establish respectful and empathetic relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Gather and use information about students learning for assessment
- Ability to collaborate as a part of the instructional team in a multi-grade classroom
- Demonstrates consistent and fair decision making
- Demonstrate sound work ethic; punctual; respectful
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
- An interest in the Okanagan Language and traditional practices, and willingness to speak the Okanagan language in the classroom
- Knowledge and skill in computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
$65,000.00 - $85, 000.00 per annum dependant upon education and experience.
Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & CULTURE JOB TITLE: Elementary Teacher
